Use semi-permanent enamel without damaging your nails

They last about 15 days, are more resistant and the brightness remains intact. This is encouraging, but it must also be said that this type of enamel has a high content of acrylates, which are plastics also present in paints, varnishes and adhesives. The use of this product in manicure allows to obtain such nail sealing that can promote the proliferation of fungi and contact dermatitis if you do not consider the following tips from Dr. Patricia Della Giovanna (MN 71402), Career Director of Dermatology Specialists at UBA.

1 Warning: In the case of a semi-permanent enamel, the product is thicker than a normal layer, so that the skin under the nail can have more difficulty breathing. The best thing to do would be to moisturize them daily with special oils.

2 Healthy skin: The enamel components require ultraviolet (UV) light for polymerization and curing. Exposure to this lamp can have consequences if it is done frequently, so it is recommended to protect the skin from the hands with sunscreen or gloves without fingers.

3 Growth: Between one enamel and another, natural nails should be allowed to regrow and repair. You can alternate semi-permanent manicure and manicure with a normal enameling, or even a unglazed manicure. Dermatologists also advise not to completely eliminate the cuticle to prevent infection or inflammation of the skin, which serve as a protective barrier.

4 kidnapped: When you try to remove the enamel layer as a sticker, you risk tearing nail layers and weakening them. Ideally, ask for help with the manicure or first soak the nails in lukewarm water so that the enamel comes off more easily. It is also advisable to leave a withdrawal liquid (acetone) for 15 minutes.

In addition to these care, hygiene and sterilization by autoclaving items that use manicures to clean, file, cut and polish are important to prevent infections by fungi and bacteria.